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Stoma Sponsorship Agreement

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Mar 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, under the auspices of the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), is centred around the award of the "Stoma Sponsorship Agreement" within the health care services industry category, specifically hospital services. The contract, with the reference ESNEFT2408, aims to provide sponsorship for stoma services at Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals. The procurement is in the award stage, with the award decision communicated on 17 March 2026. The process follows the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under Regulation 9(4), which does not apply the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Representations must be submitted by providers by 21 February 2026. Coloplast Limited has been named as the intended provider, located at Peterborough Business Park, Peterborough. The contract has an approximate lifetime value of £959,430.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in hospital services and stoma care. The agreement invites providers to collaborate with ESNEFT to enhance patient care through innovative solutions and quality service delivery. Businesses adept at integrating technology into healthcare practices, encouraging patient choice, and reducing health inequalities would find this contract highly advantageous. Moreover, companies focusing on social value and long-term service sustainability will align well with ESNEFT's goals. The procurement method employed is limited, offering an opportunity for direct engagement with ESNEFT as part of its strategic initiatives to provide acute stoma services to the region. Business entities interested in expanding their reach across acute and community settings in East Suffolk and North Essex will benefit from engaging in this contracting process.

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Notice Title

Stoma Sponsorship Agreement

Notice Description

Sponsorship for stoma nurses

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 21/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Direct Award Option C

Procurement Information

PSR OPTION C

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024077-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£959,430 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLOPLAST

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